Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
2002 asp 13
Transparency Score: 69/100
RTI Rating: 103 (source)
Response Timeline
Initial Response
20 days
Extension
20 days
Working days. Extension allowed for "reasonable opinion" or public interest test.
How to Submit a Request
Accepted Methods
Requests can be made to any Scottish public authority.
Fees
No fee for requests. Authorities may charge for excessive cost (over £600).
Exemptions
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National SecurityInformation relating to national security
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Personal DataInformation constituting personal data under GDPR
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Commercial InterestsInformation that would prejudice commercial interests
Many exemptions subject to public interest test.
Appeal Process
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Scottish Information Commissioner has strong enforcement powers.